FEMA announced today that it is seeking applicants
for the Youth Preparedness Council, which brings together teens from across the
country who are interested and engaged in community preparedness. Council
members are selected based on their dedication to public service, their efforts
in making a difference in their communities, and their potential to expand
their impact as national leaders for preparedness. Students in 8th through 11th
grade are eligible to apply.
The Youth Preparedness Council, formed in 2012,
offers an opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a distinguished national
council and participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit in Washington,
D.C. During their two-year term, the leaders will complete both a local and
national-level project and share their ideas regarding youth disaster
preparedness with FEMA leadership and national organizations.
Youth interested in applying to the Council must
submit a completed application form, provide two letters of recommendation, and
academic records. All applications and supporting materials must be received no
later than March 18, 2018, 11:59 p.m. PT in order to be eligible. New
council members will be announced in May 2018.
To access the application
materials, read about the current Council members, and for more general
information about the Youth Preparedness Council visit www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council
